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ESS’ ‘Shahz and Wahz Show’ enters TAM Top 100
MUMBAI: One of the innovations that ESPN Star Sports did for its recent coverage of the India Australia test series was The Shahz And Wahz Show. Aired every day at tea time, the show saw Ravi Shastri and the latest addition to the broadcaster’s ‘A Few Good Men’ team Wasim Akram host their own show.
The combination has worked. TAM data for the period 28 December 2003 – 3 January 2004 for all cable and satellite homes 4+, shows that the special enters at number 68 with a rating of 2.9.
One of the show’s innovations was allowing viewers to vote through SMS. The broadcaster would pick out three girls from the ground everyday and the audience had to decide whom they wanted to see appear on the show.
Despite the fact that India was playing the decider that week ESS couldn’t make a dent into Star Plus’ domination. The highest spot the match occupied was at number 33 with a TVR of 4.4. There is not one show from Zee in the top 100. SET enters the charts courtesy Jassi.. at number 45 with a TVR of 3.4.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
